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        Interested in knitting? Visit our sister site: Knitting Pattern Central  | Encouragement and TestimonialsHere you can read or submit your own humorous stories and bits of encouragement, whether they be nostalgic, mirthful, or thought-provoking. Any memorable, true-life crochet story qualifies, so sit back and relax to read--or submit! Name: Theresa Subject: crocheting scarfs Comment: I've been crocheting since I was 6 years old and I'm 45 now. A very dear elderly lady taught me and she made the most lovely doilies,doll dresses for the readers digest dolls, bedroom shoes, throws. This year I crocheted again for the first time in a number of years and it all came back so easily. I made scarfs and sold them in my husbands stylist shop for christmas. So, for all young ladies who are learning to crochet it will be something that will stay with you all your life. Name: Angela Subject: girl's poncho Comment: I just made a poncho for my 9 year old daughter. I had never really crochetted anything before, but my great grandmother had shown me how to make a granny square when I was young. I looked up the abbreviations, looked up how to do each stich and completed the whole thing in a few days. She loves it and I am so excited! Thanks for sharing the free pattern. Name: Jacky Subject: loving it Comment: I am 20 years old and have been crocheting for around 3 years. Since I'm the only person in my family who crochets, I have never seen anyone crochet, and this site really helped me to learn new stiches, and perfect old ones =). I recomend this site to all my friends who enjoy the things I make as gifts and want to make their own. It's great for someone just starting out, or someone looking for something new to try. Name: Jaime Subject: love this site! Comment: I just love this site. I'v been crocheting since I was about 8 (I'm 15 now) and love it. I come from a very crafty family so I know a little of everything, but crochet is really my thing. When I found this site the first placy went to is the hats, I really have a thing for hats, and I found some great ones.thanks! Name: Amy's Cats Subject: We helped mommy! Comment: Hi! We're having our mommy type this from our dictation. We just wanted to share our helpful hint. When you're starching a doily, especially a pretty white one, leave it on a nice, level surface so your kitties can lay on it to use their body heat to help it dry quicker. And fellow felines, don't be afraid of those pins, you can just bat them aside and let them fall on the floor. Everyone will love the new shapes those doilies take, and cat hair is a universal sign of love! Name: Pammy Subject: Newbie Comment: I just started crochet 3 days ago, and i love it already! i am making a scarf and it is, um, intersting! It isnt a straight line, but thats ok! It is still fun! Name: Mary Subject: crochet rocks Comment: I'm 15 and have been crocheting since i was seven. i recently started crochet again after taking a break. i didnt have any money and i had to get my awesome friend an awesome birthday present so i crused the net and found this site. i made an awesome granny square bag and struck a creative nerve in my school and friends. now several of my friends are learning to crochet, and so i started a crochet club. these free patterns are the best thanks. Name: Goldie R. Subject: I taught my mom how... Comment: I'm a 18 year old senior in high school and I've been crocheting for about three years now. After my first year of crocheting, my mother was very interested in it. She is 35 years old. I gave in and finally taught my mother how to crochet. Recently, I taught myself a new pattern for a hat and since then, I've been crocheting hats for everyone. My family & friends even want to pay me to make their friends hats. I sometimes feel like a 18 year old grandma, but I feel that my talent for fibers is well worth it. Name: Sue Subject: Hurray for free patterns Comment: Thanks to all who maintain this site and contribute free patterns. I am starting to crochet again after several years. My mom taught me when I was still in grade school. Now that ponchos are all the rage, I want to make one for my daughter. I use to have several that my grandmother made for me, but I no longer have them. I'm a busy working mom now, but I am motivated to start some new crochet projects. I also like to make doilies and small dolls. Happy crocheting everyone! Name: Diana Cofield Subject: Old Dog Comment: Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks. I just learned to crochet two years ago. I am 71 years young and still lovin' it. Love your website. Keep it up. Name: Patty Wong From California Subject: I did it so can you Comment: I want to say thank you for this wonderful web site. I just started to crochet a year ago and I love it. It's so much fun and when I'm done with my project it brings me great joy. It's the best thing I've ever learned. I use to see my mother in law crochet all the time and I never wanted to learn till one day I had my little boy and then I realized, wouldn't it be nice to be able to make my baby a nice blanket? That's when I started to learn. I'm very greatful for my mother in law to have had the time to teach me. Mom if you are reading this I would like to say thank you for teaching me and helping me not give up when I thought I would never learn. I got it and it's all becuase of you :) I love you always... Patty Wong Name: Deanna Subject: old fashion Comment: I can't honestly remember when I learned to crochet. My grand-ma taught me (my mom's mom) and I used to drive my mother crazy, I could crochet before I could read...so every pattern she'd have to read out loud to me as I followed along with my wool and my hook. When Grand-ma passed away my Mom and Aunts made sure that the items I crocheted as gifts for Grandma came back to me...they are some of the saddest little crocheted toys I've ever seen...but they have a spot of honor in my home and in my heart (I never knew Grandma kept them all those years!) My husband teases me because anywhere we go to visit I drag my crochet bag with the current project in it along. I tell him I'm multi-tasking...I can drink coffee, carry on a conversation and then thank the hostess with a dishcloth or two that I've made in the visit!!! He tells me I'm just an old-fashioned girl at heart. Thanks for this excellent site. Name: Amanda Subject: I love this site Comment: I have been crocheting for several years now and I can't tell you how much money I've spent buying magazines for only one pattern. Now that I've found this site I have not spent a dime on patterns. It will be a very long time until this site runs out of projects on my to do lists. I would also like to take the time to Thank the creators of this site. The projects are great and the selection is fabulous, so THANK YOU Name: Heather DiBella Subject: Love This Site! Comment: I really love this site. I'm working on ponchos now. I started crocheting mittens when I was younger and I now crochet them for all the members of our office's "Adopted" needy family during the holidays. Julie R is right, it's not just for girls. My dad (He's 56) knows how to crochet too, and it was a way for him and my mom to bond when they were first wed! Good luck to all, and keep up with the site; I love it! Name: LeAnna.from.Germany Subject: Been crocheting for 35 years... Comment: My grandmother taught me the basics, but then in jr. high I had a few girl friends that I picked up a few stitches from and visa versa. The rest of the time I was self taught. I like to design alot of my own stuff. I'm on a real crochet tear right now after not touching a hook for 2 years. In the last month I've made shawls, sweater, back pack, snowflakes, apron, baby bunting and the list goes on...wonder what's bothering me that I'm crochet obsessed right now...ah better to crochet than to do something worse...good therapy though! Great site. Select a Page << Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Next >> Share your own experiences by filling in the form below... |
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